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Math practice · reimagined

Order of ops

Turn Order of ops into a fight you actually want to win. Every problem is an attack — solve it faster than your opponent and you land the hit.

Ages 4–99+ · no download · plays in your browser · 23 languages

How it works

Order of ops

Pick a fighter, choose Order of ops, and trust your numbers. The faster and cleaner you solve, the harder you hit — from gentle early grades all the way to Olympic-level challenges.

When a problem mixes plus, minus, and times, you don't just go left to right — there's an order everyone agrees on, so we all get the same answer.

The rule: do the × (and ÷) FIRST, then the + and − afterwards. So 2 + 3 × 4 is NOT 5 × 4. You do 3 × 4 = 12 first, then 2 + 12 = 14. The multiplication is like a tight little package that has to be opened before anything else.

Find the × in the problem, work it out, then finish the adding and subtracting. Type the final number.

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Order of ops: the short FAQ

Is Order of ops free to play?
Yes. Order of ops is free to play right in your browser — the whole curriculum, no download, no signup. Paid plans later unlock the full fighter roster, every stage and saved progress.
Who is Order of ops for?
Anyone from 4 to 99+. The early grades stay gentle for beginners, while the higher tiers will make even the confident sweat.
Do I need to download anything to play Order of ops?
Nope. Order of ops runs in any browser, on a laptop, tablet or phone.
Can Order of ops be used in the classroom?
Absolutely. Teachers run Order of ops with a whole class and track who's improving — see the schools plan for per-student pricing and a teacher dashboard.

Ready to throw down?